Construction Highway Technician Senior - Hampton Hampton Chickasaw

Are you looking for a career that includes hands-on work, collaboration with roadway contractors, and the opportunity to help keep Iowa's roadways safe and reliable? If yes, you could be an excellent fit for the Highway Technician Senior
- Construction position at the Iowa Department of Transportation with the New Hampton Resident Construction Engineer office.

In this role, to support our mission of Making Lives Better Through Transportation and upholding our five Core Values:
Safety First, People Matter, Customer Focused, Servant Leadership, and Integrity Without Exception,you will be inspecting, sampling, testing, and digitally documenting construction activities year-round, to help ensure Iowa stays on the move!

• Ensuring that work is completed according to the plans, specifications, and contract documents
• Acting as the liaison with Iowa DOT staff, government officials, roadway contractors, and the public
• Maintaining detailed records of all project activities, such as vouchers, as-builts, and progress reports, by performing mathematical calculations to ensure compliance.
• Assisting the Maintenance Bureau by operating snow and ice removal equipment during winter operations

To be successful in this position, you will need high proficiency with typing and digital data entry due to a high volume of computer and software use.

7:00 AM to 3:30 PM, Monday through Friday. Hours may vary, and the position is subject to be on call 24 hours a day during emergencies and/or weather conditions. Some overnight travel may be required.

• Competitive pay and benefits package including health, dental, flexible spending, and life insurance
• Insurance benefits start the first month following 30 days of employment, and costs can be reviewed
• Opportunities for professional growth and development.
• Paid time off effective immediately - biweekly vacation, separate sick leave, accruals rollover on a yearly basis, and 9 paid holidays per year.
• Iowa Public Employee Retirement System (IPERS) Retirement Package with employer match
• Optional 401A plan with employer contributions.
• Employee Discount Programs from a variety of vendors (vision, cellular, fitness, recreation, season passes, travel, counseling; legal, financial).

We encourage you to learn more about the State of Iowa Employee Benefits and costs at the State of Iowa Employee Benefits Website!

• A CDL permit upon hire.
• Class A and endorsements/restrictions on your CDL within 5 months following your hire date.

Entry-level driver Training is available upon hire through the Iowa DOT. The multifaceted training will help meet all state and federal regulations.

• A successful U.S. DOT Clearinghouse query.
• A pre-employment physical verifying the physical ability to perform the duties described.
  
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• A pre-employment drug screen and will be required to participate in ongoing random drug and alcohol testing programs.
• May be required to obtain pesticide/herbicide certifications or other certifications as needed.

Help make Iowa roadways safe for you, your family, and your friends.

The Iowa Department of Transportation is an equal-opportunity employer. If you require a reasonable accommodation in completing any screening, interviewing, pre-employment testing, or otherwise participating in the selection process, please direct your request to the affirmative Action & Equal Employment Opportunity (AA/EEO) Officer at aa-eeo.

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